Scouting Report

Shamet gave up his final two seasons of eligibility in an attempt to become the sixth Wichita State player coached by Greg Marshall to reach the NBA. Shamet had the best of his three seasons for the Shockers in 2017-18, averaging 14.9 points and 5.2 assists while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from 3-point range to earn honorable All-America recognition. A combo guard with an outstanding outside shot, Shamet connected on 54 percent of his spot-up looks and led the American Athletic Conference with a true shooting percentage of 65.5. While shooting ability is what has him projected to be a first-round selection, Shamet isn't just a one-dimensional player. He led the AAC in assists per game and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.5) and proved to be a better athlete than expected with a strong showing at the combine, including an impressive 39 1/2-inch vertical jump. While Shamet had the ball in his hands plenty in college, that doesn't figure to be his role in the NBA. He's most effective as a spot-up threat, an area he excelled at this past season. Teams won't ask him to match up with opposing point guards because he doesn't have enough lateral quickness or the body to properly defend NBA-level guards. Average speed and strength will be an obstacle for Shamet, but he has a high basketball IQ and an excellent feel for the game. Despite some deficiencies, Shamet's shooting skills make him a first-round selection and it's that proficiency that likely keeps him as a regular rotation player at the next level.